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Aptera Models Still in the Works, Aiming for 2014 Releasehttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/06/aptera-models-still-in-the-works-aiming-for-2014-release.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/06/aptera-models-still-in-the-works-aiming-for-2014-release.html#commentsTue, 11 Jun 2013 20:31:00 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=200773Aptera Models Still in the Works, Aiming for 2014 ReleaseAptera production is one year behind schedule according to its owner, but the automaker is hoping to have its gasoline-powered 2g model on sale by early 2014. Zaptera USA purchased the assets of failed Aptera Motors last year and initiated a plan to have the vehicle’s aerodynamic, composite chassis manufactured in China while a California-based... more]]>

Aptera production is one year behind schedule according to its owner, but the automaker is hoping to have its gasoline-powered 2g model on sale by early 2014.

Zaptera USA purchased the assets of failed Aptera Motors last year and initiated a plan to have the vehicle’s aerodynamic, composite chassis manufactured in China while a California-based operation would assemble and install the electric powertrains. But delays in ramping up production in China has slowed progress, so company founder Richard Derringer has created a second company called Aptera USA to build the 2e entirely in America.

The first Aptera vehicle to hit the market however will be a gasoline-powered 2g with a target fuel economy of 100 mpg. After that, the original EV will follow that still has a goal of hitting 200 mpg. A hybrid model is also under consideration.

Aptera USA has ambitious plans of producing vehicles while simultaneously developing the assembly line in China. It is also considering a second manufacturing facility in California to start divisions manufacturing electric motorcycles and trucks.